2020-06-29 1960s Civil Rights Leaders Hopeful about Changes Coming to US
Bob Moses says the United States is at “a lurching moment” for racial change. He believes these days could be as important for Americans as the Civil War and the…
2020-06-24 Who Is Affected by the US Visa Ban?
U.S. President Donald Trump is suspending immigration visas for some kinds of foreign workers for the rest of the year. The suspension affects work visas that many technology and landscaping…
2020-06-09 Police Step Back as US Protesters Call for Reforms
Weeks of protests over the death of George Floyd have strengthened calls for police reforms and reducing the amount of money police forces receive. Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died…
2020-06-05 Retired Generals Clash with Trump
American President Donald Trump has long talked about his support for the United States military. But comments this week show he might not have the full support of military leaders.…
2020-06-04 Mail-in Voting May Delay US Presidential Election Results
On the night of presidential elections in the United States, many Americans stay up late to find out who won. The reason? Most areas use electronic voting machines and computers…
2020-06-03 Can Trump Send Troops to End Violent Protests?
On Monday, the president of the United States suggested he would use federal troops to end unrest across the country. The unrest started over a week ago after the killing…
2020-06-03 Some Businesses Give Support to Nationwide Protests
American companies are usually quiet during protests. Not this time. Some technology, media, banking and clothing companies have stated their support for protests against police treatment of black people across…
2020-06-02 After Six Days of Violent Protests, US Leaders Look for Answer
After six days of unrest, many cities and neighborhoods across the United States face damage from violence and stealing. Political leaders are struggling to contain the nation-wide anger over the…
2020-05-24 The Failed Attempt to Ban Alcohol in the 1920s
Stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus crisis have forced many bars and nightclubs in the United States to close temporarily. A century ago, bars across the country were also forcibly closed…
2020-05-31 Number of Stolen Vehicles Rises in Coronavirus Crisis
The coronavirus health crisis has not been kind to car owners in the United States. With many Americans staying at home, their cars are left unattended on the streets. These…
2020-05-24 Thousands Delay Plans to Leave US Military
Antonio Gozikowski was planning to leave the United States Army next month and go to college. Gozikowski, an Army Sergeant, has served six years in the military. His goal in…
2020-05-22 Free Calls Offered to Older Americans Living Alone
The coronavirus pandemic can be especially difficult for older adults who live alone. To help support them, some American communities and groups have set up services aimed at meeting their…
2020-05-20 Refugees Face Special Difficulty in US During Crisis
The Amiri family arrived in the United States more than a month ago, but the children are still waiting for their first day at school. Their father, Mahmood, has not…
2020-05-16 With Camps Closed, US Families Face Summer in the Great Indoors
Welcome to summer in the great indoors! Parents across the United States are learning children’s summer camps will be canceled, delayed or moved online because of the coronavirus health crisis.…
2020-05-15 Political Parties Consider the Possibility of Online Conventions
Sporting events and other large public gatherings have been cancelled in the United States because of the COVID-19 spread. Could the country’s political party nominating meetings be next? The Republican…